on top of: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    General Englishneutral
    • Physically positioned on the upper surface of something; atop.

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    • The papers were stacked neatly on top of the desk in the office.

      The documents were arranged on the upper surface of the desk.

    • She found her keys on top of the pile of books by the door.

      Her keys were located on the uppermost part of the book pile.

    • The snow had gathered on top of the car overnight, covering it completely.

      Snow accumulated on the highest surface of the car during the night.

    • We placed the flag on top of the mountain to mark our achievement.

      We set the flag at the summit of the mountain to signify our success.

  • 2.

    General Englishinformalcolloquial
    • In addition to; besides.

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    • On top of finishing the report, she also prepared the presentation slides.

      In addition to completing the report, she made the slides for the presentation.

    • They had to repair the roof, and on top of that, replace the damaged windows.

      Besides fixing the roof, they also needed to change the broken windows.

    • On top of his regular duties, John volunteered to coordinate the charity event.

      Besides his usual work, John took responsibility for organizing the event.

  • 3.

    General Englishneutral
    • Having responsibility for or control of something; keeping matters under supervision.

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    • She is on top of the project, ensuring every detail is monitored carefully.

      She has responsibility for the project and keeps track of all important aspects.

    • We need someone on top of the finances to avoid any budget issues next quarter.

      We require a person managing financial matters closely to prevent problems.

    • Are you on top of the client's request for updated reports this week?

      Do you have control over the client's demand for new reports this week?

  • 4.

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    • At the highest point or summit of something (literal or figurative).

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    • The flag was planted on top of the hill, marking the summit reached by the hikers.

      The flag stood at the highest point of the hill where the hikers arrived.

    • They placed the telescope on top of the building to get a better view of the stars.

      The telescope was set at the highest point of the building for clearer sky observation.

    • On top of the mountain, the climbers rested and admired the breathtaking scenery.

      At the mountain's highest point, the climbers took a break and enjoyed the view.

    • The antenna was installed on top of the tower to maximize signal reach.

      The antenna was positioned at the tower's highest spot to improve signal coverage.

Examples:

  • EN: "Now, Mister...not only are you the best swordsman and the most courageous, but on top of that..."
    ES: "Ahora, Señor Estudiante...no sereis solo el mejor espadachín y el mas temerario, sino ademas..."
  • EN: But when he heard something that displeased him, he climbed on top of the load they carried, pointed his nose skyward, and howled.
    ES: Pero cuando oía algo que le desagradaba, se subía encima de la carga que llevaban, elevaba el hocico hacia el cielo y aullaba.
  • EN: And your name's right on top of the list.
    ES: Y tú estás en la cabeza de la lista.
  • EN: Oh, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: ¡Oh! ¡Estamos sentados en la cima del mundo!
  • EN: Yes, Otto, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: Sí, Otto estamos sentados en la cima del mundo.
  • EN: the nerve she has to come dancing here tonight and on top of it, with her ... cavalier
    ES: ¡Qué frialdad la suya... venir a bailar aquí esta noche! Y encima, con su caballero.
  • EN: We were all crazy... on top of the wall...
    ES: Estábamos como locos. En lo alto del muro...
  • EN: Up on top of Col Alto.
    ES: Arriba, en el Col Alto.
  • EN: Strange you two should drop in here this evening, on top of everybody wanting to murder everybody else!
    ES: Es extraño, que Uds. hayan venido aquí esta noche, además de todos los que quieren... ¡liquidar a todos los otros!
  • EN: and then on top of it, look. He poured his coffee into his saucer. Used the backstroke like that.
    ES: Y por si fuera poco, volcó el café en el platillo así, hacia atrás.
  • EN: He has a lisp, and he stammers a bit, gets stuck with his tongue, has breathing problems when speaking, suffers from loss of memory, attacks of anxiety, he gets hoarse, and he spatters on top of it.
    ES: Cecea, y es un poco tartamudo, se le traba la lengua, tiene problemas respiratorios cuando habla, tiene pérdidas de memoria, ataques de ansiedad, se queda afónico, y además, borbotea.
  • EN: And I'll paint you on top of some mesa against the desert sunset.
    ES: Y yo te pintaré sobre lo alto de alguna colina con el ocaso del desierto de fondo.
  • EN: Just imagine her luck, he has heaps of money and is a fool on top of it.
    ES: Imagínese qué suerte, tiene montones de dinero y además es tonto.
  • EN: Coming on top of that other. Save her soul.
    ES: Si hubiera aguantado más, pude haberlos cansado.
  • EN: Out of so many mountains, we must be perched on top of this one.
    ES: Tantas montañas, allí, afuera, hay que subir a alguna de ellas.
  • EN: "Now, Mister...not only are you the best swordsman and the most courageous, but on top of that..."
    ES: "Ahora, Señor Estudiante...no sereis solo el mejor espadachín y el mas temerario, sino ademas..."
  • EN: But when he heard something that displeased him, he climbed on top of the load they carried, pointed his nose skyward, and howled.
    ES: Pero cuando oía algo que le desagradaba, se subía encima de la carga que llevaban, elevaba el hocico hacia el cielo y aullaba.
  • EN: And your name's right on top of the list.
    ES: Y tú estás en la cabeza de la lista.
  • EN: Oh, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: ¡Oh! ¡Estamos sentados en la cima del mundo!
  • EN: Yes, Otto, we are sitting on top of the world.
    ES: Sí, Otto estamos sentados en la cima del mundo.
  • EN: the nerve she has to come dancing here tonight and on top of it, with her ... cavalier
    ES: ¡Qué frialdad la suya... venir a bailar aquí esta noche! Y encima, con su caballero.
  • EN: We were all crazy... on top of the wall...
    ES: Estábamos como locos. En lo alto del muro...
  • EN: Strange you two should drop in here this evening, on top of everybody wanting to murder everybody else!
    ES: Es extraño, que Uds. hayan venido aquí esta noche, además de todos los que quieren... ¡liquidar a todos los otros!
  • EN: and then on top of it, look. He poured his coffee into his saucer. Used the backstroke like that.
    ES: Y por si fuera poco, volcó el café en el platillo así, hacia atrás.
  • EN: He has a lisp, and he stammers a bit, gets stuck with his tongue, has breathing problems when speaking, suffers from loss of memory, attacks of anxiety, he gets hoarse, and he spatters on top of it.
    ES: Cecea, y es un poco tartamudo, se le traba la lengua, tiene problemas respiratorios cuando habla, tiene pérdidas de memoria, ataques de ansiedad, se queda afónico, y además, borbotea.
  • EN: And I'll paint you on top of some mesa against the desert sunset.
    ES: Y yo te pintaré sobre lo alto de alguna colina con el ocaso del desierto de fondo.
  • EN: Just imagine her luck, he has heaps of money and is a fool on top of it.
    ES: Imagínese qué suerte, tiene montones de dinero y además es tonto.
  • EN: Coming on top of that other. Save her soul.
    ES: Si hubiera aguantado más, pude haberlos cansado.
  • EN: Out of so many mountains, we must be perched on top of this one.
    ES: Tantas montañas, allí, afuera, hay que subir a alguna de ellas.
  • EN: Up on top of Col Alto.
    ES: Arriba, en el Col Alto.

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